German Puzzle Championship 2026

FAQ

You will receive a reminder and a short-term postponement. If you still do not pay, your registration will be cancelled by us.

Under 18 year olds can take part in the competition if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Yes, there is a grandstand for 600 spectators in the hall. The live stream will be broadcast on two televisions in the foyer.

Dogs and other pets may not be brought into the competition area or the spectator/break areas. They are not permitted in the entire interior of the venue due to the house rules.

We will allocate the unoccupied places to participants on the waiting list at short notice. If there is no interest, the place will remain free and the participant can still join in the puzzle after the event. If individual pair or team members are too late, they can join their pair or team later.

 

There will be rows of tables this time, as otherwise we won't have enough individual tables.

Solo and couple each have 70 x 75 cm space. You will each receive a white cardboard in the size 70 x 75 cm to compensate for any unevenness on and between the tables. The 500 piece puzzles have a size of 34 x 48 cm. 

Teams have 70 x 150 cm space. You will receive 2 white boards in the size 70 x 75 cm. The 1000 piece puzzle has a size of 48 x 68 cm.

 

Trays, plates and sorting boxes are permitted as aids, as are box-top holders. The number and size can be freely chosen and must be brought by the participants themselves.

Scissors, knives and other sharp objects for opening the puzzles are not permitted. The puzzles will already be open, so no tools are necessary.

Additional light sources, objects that change the height or arrangement of the tables and templates that represent the puzzle maker's pattern are also not permitted.

Yes, although we recommend not using them at the beginning and end of the competition in order to pay attention to the organisation's messages.

Yes, you can leave at any time. Please make sure that you do not disturb any other participants.

As long as you do not disturb other participants by rustling and/or smacking, making loud noises or similar, you may eat and drink during the competition.

Yes, but it is important to include all registration numbers in the purpose of the bank transfer.

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